Supraglottic Index Learning Program

There is no “best practice” standard for scoring the supraglottic index. For patients with asthma, we envision the scoring method taught here to be the future standard.

Currently, pulmonologists are not taught to evaluate the upper airway during bronchoscopy. Allergists who perform laryngoscopy focus on the nasal passage also do not know how to evaluate the supraglottic area. ENT physicians and other care givers know how to evaluate the supraglottic area, but not with regard to refractory asthma.

The Supraglottic Index Learning Program is intended to educate pulmonologists and allergists on anatomy and abnormalities of the supraglottic area to help in phenotyping refractory asthma in order to direct specific personalized therapy for their patients.

Intended audience: Pulmonologists, allergists, ENT, PA, NP

Topic areas: Respiratory and GI

Medical subjects: Laryngopharyngeal reflux, microaspiration

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Continuing Medical Education

As noted above, the professional practice gaps are tremendous. Supraglottic Index Learning Program is designed to address those gaps. Receiving credit for participation in the CME activity is contingent upon completion of the outcomes measurement assessment.